Safeguarding Policy

We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, victims/perpetrators of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults.

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found in the Church of England’s website. https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding

It is important to remember however that we all have a duty to help protect children and vulnerable adults.

So, if you have any Safeguarding concerns, regardless of how minor, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer: Dionne Pryce who may be contacted at church after the 10.30 a.m. Sunday Sung Mass or by telephone 07810 357879 or by email: [email protected]

You may also contact the Diocese Safeguarding Team (DST), whose job is to offer advice, guidance and support in all situations in which a child or vulnerable adult may be at risk:

Duty Safeguarding Officer (including out of hours) – Tel. 01245294444; email: [email protected]

Laura Tyler – Safeguarding Administrator (for general enquiries, available 9am-5pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday office hours) Tel. 01245294438; email: [email protected]

However, if you think someone is in immediate danger or risk of harm, phone the police immediately on 999. To contact your local police station for a non-emergency or to report a crime, please call 101.